Saint-Étienne vs Annecy: match statistics
Saint-Étienne is in excellent form, winning four of their last five matches and occupying a high 2nd position in the table. The hosts boast an impressive home record with a 62% win rate, averaging 2.15 goals scored per match while conceding just 1.08. Annecy performs significantly worse away from home, losing half of their matches (50%) and winning only 43%, with a weaker offensive output (1.14 goals). The visitors' form is inconsistent, with a 2-1-2 record in their last five matches, and they concede an average of 1.21 goals on the road. The difference in possession (63% vs 44%) and the quality of play measured by xG (1.54 vs 1.13) further underscores the clear advantage for the hosts. Considering all statistics, Saint-Étienne should confidently secure a victory in front of their home crowd.
Saint-Étienne vs Annecy: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Saint-Étienne played against Annecy in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 4:0.
Recent form
Saint-Étienne has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Annecy has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Saint-Étienne scores 1.70 goals per game and allows 1.07. Annecy scores 1.30 and allows 1.11. Games in this league average 2.45 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Saint-Étienne's games and 52% of Annecy's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 52%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Saint-Étienne has the higher season xG average, 1.46 to 1.22 per game. Saint-Étienne takes 12.9 shots per game, while Annecy takes 10.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Saint-Étienne leads at halftime in 37% of its games and scores 0.81 goals per game after halftime. Annecy leads at halftime in 48% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Saint-Étienne's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Annecy, it is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.45 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Saint-Étienne is in excellent form, winning four of their last five matches and occupying a high 2nd position in the table. The hosts boast an impressive home record with a 62% win rate, averaging 2.15 goals scored per match while conceding just 1.08. Annecy performs significantly worse away from home, losing half of their matches (50%) and winning only 43%, with a weaker offensive output (1.14 goals). The visitors' form is inconsistent, with a 2-1-2 record in their last five matches, and they concede an average of 1.21 goals on the road. The difference in possession (63% vs 44%) and the quality of play measured by xG (1.54 vs 1.13) further underscores the clear advantage for the hosts. Considering all statistics, Saint-Étienne should confidently secure a victory in front of their home crowd.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Saint-Étienne | Annecy | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.38 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Saint-Étienne is 86% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Saint-Étienne · 1.4 pts / game - Annecy
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Saint-Étienne is 31% better for: goals scored per game.
1.7 goals / game - Saint-Étienne · 1.3 goals / game - Annecy
Saint-Étienne scores in 78% of games (21 of 27 meczów), while Annecy keeps a clean sheet in 33% (9 of 27 meczów).
Annecy scores in 81% of games (22 of 27 meczów), while Saint-Étienne keeps a clean sheet in 41% (11 of 27 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Saint-Étienne
Over / Under - Annecy
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Annecy is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.56 pts / game - Saint-Étienne · 1.7 pts / game - Annecy
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Saint-Étienne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 56%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Annecy - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 41%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Saint-Étienne
Annecy
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 2).
Teams vs league
| Saint-Étienne | Liga | Annecy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.78 | 2.45 | • 2.41 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 50% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 46% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 41% | 31% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 65% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 71% | • 70% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Saint-Étienne's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Annecy. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Saint-Étienne vs Annecy?
The Ligue 2 match finished Saint-Étienne 4:0 Annecy. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Saint-Étienne vs Annecy?
Saint-Étienne score 1.70 goals per game on average and Annecy 1.30. The Ligue 2 average is 2.45 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Saint-Étienne's matches and 52% of Annecy's.
What form are Saint-Étienne and Annecy in?
Over the last 5 games Saint-Étienne have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Annecy 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Saint-Étienne vs Annecy?
The statistical background for Saint-Étienne vs Annecy — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.